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Mushrooms in the Serra da Estrela: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Serra da Estrela: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Unfavourable

Honey Fungus

The outlook in the Serra da Estrela signals hardly any prospects, better to wait than to rush out. West and east, north and south look similar right now; differences stay small. Values are likely to keep rising through 16 Nov. Underlying sites sit between 787 and 982 metres, spread across the region.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 4/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (50/100). Rises clearly through 16 Nov.

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Historical occurrence density in this region

This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).

  1. Jan few
  2. Feb few
  3. Mar few
  4. Apr few
  5. May few
  6. Jun few
  7. Jul hardly any
  8. Aug few
  9. Sept few
  10. Oct moderate
  11. Nov peak
  12. Dec moderate

The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).

Frequently reported edible mushrooms:

Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.

Season calendar of typical species

The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.

Honey Fungus

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Penny Bun

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Saffron Milk Cap

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Golden Chanterelle

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture in the Serra da Estrela

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Serra da Estrela

Across 3 woodland samples in the Serra da Estrela, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/3) and mixed forest (1/3). Elevations between 787 m and 982 m.

What the forecast is based on

FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.

Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Serra da Estrela

Are there mushrooms in the Serra da Estrela right now?

In the Serra da Estrela, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Serra da Estrela?

General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.

Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Serra da Estrela in the coming days?

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Monday. Assessment for that day: moderate.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Serra da Estrela?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Serra da Estrela appear mainly in these months: October, November and December. Most finds fall in: November.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Serra da Estrela?

The analysed sites in the Serra da Estrela fall into these elevation zones: low mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Serra da Estrela?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Serra da Estrela: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.

What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Serra da Estrela?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Serra da Estrela in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Serra da Estrela, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.